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A REPOSITORY OF POSSIBILITY AND FREEDOM: READING ARJUNA’S EXISTENTIAL CRISIS THROUGH KIERKEGAARD’S CONCEPT OF ANXIETY
No full textKierkegaard’s formulations upon anxiety and freedom have profoundly shaped the thought of such existentialist thinkers as Sartre, and Camus, especially their notions of angst and despair. But while these latter writers came to see anxiety as something negative, Kierkegaard had a more positive understanding. It is the gift of possibilities, and a crucial stage of transition or suspension before action or non-action is performed. Kierkegaard called this transitional state a 'dreaming state' or a suspension before action or non-action. This essay will show how the Bhagavad Gita in the Indian tradition illustrates this idea. The existentially anxious Arjuna, epitomizes this state in his dialectical engagement with Kṛṣṇa, and Arjuna’s anxiety can be seen to be ontologically liberating rather than debilitating as it is sometimes understood in the later existentialist tradition
Book Review-Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now
Get PDFWith the climate crisis deepening at an alarming rate, urgency underscores every facet of our collective response. “Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now” by John Doerr is an inspiration of hope in this critical moment. Endorsed by prominent climate leaders including Jeff Bezos, Al Gore, Bill Gates, and Mary Barra, among others, “Speed & Scale” is a significant work, drawing on the insights of those who recognize the need for swift measures. Through Doerr’s thorough research, deep analysis, and rigorous action plan, readers are confronted with the harsh reality of environmental challenges but equipped with practical strategies for change.
Beyond mere discussion, this book offers a roadmap for policymakers, activists, and citizens to confront climate issues decisively. As temperatures rise and ecosystems suffer, the need for proactive engagement becomes ever more crucial. Doerr’s work highlights the capacity for innovation and collaboration, urging readers to partake in collective endeavors to safeguard our planet for future generations. The deliberate use of “we” throughout the book fosters a sense of mutual ownership and responsibility towards the stewardship of our vulnerable earth. With Doerr’s passionate advocacy, the book delivers more than a compelling narrative of urgency and hope; it serves as a clarion call for unified, immediate action. The time to forge a path towards a sustainable future is now
Measuring the Level of Non-normal Students’ Usage Behavior and Satisafction with Art and Design Online Course in Hunan, China
Get PDFPurpose: This research examines the factors influencing actual usage and satisfaction of non-normal students with the art and designs online course at four Universities in Hunan, China. The conceptual framework was constructed with commitment, self-efficacy, transformational leadership, service quality, satisfaction, and actual usage. Research design, data, and methodology: Sample data was collected from 500 students. The quantitative method is to collect the data by a questionnaire. Before the large-scale data collection, the Item-Objective Congruence Index (IOC) and pilot test of 30 participants were secured to approve content validity and Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test. The sampling procedure involves judgmental, quota, and convenience sampling. Data were analyzed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to validate the model’s goodness of fit and confirm the causal relationship among variables for hypothesis testing. Results: The results indicated that actual usage is the strongest factor that significant impacts student satisfaction, followed by commitment, self-efficacy, transformational leadership, and service quality. In addition, self-efficacy is directly related to actual usage. Conclusions: The conceptual framework proposed in this study had high reliability and validity. Hence, art and design online courses should improve students’ cognitive level, student satisfaction, and actual usage to strengthen the curriculum construction
The Investigation on Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention to Use Graduation Management System: A Case of Chinese Art Students
Get PDFPurpose: This study assesses factors impacting the satisfaction and behavioral intention of students in art majors who graduated in 2022 and have been experiencing the use of the graduation management system in China. The conceptual framework was based on perceived ease of use, usefulness, system quality, trust, attitude, satisfaction, and behavioral intention. Research design, data, and methodology: The target population is 500 participants, applying the quantitative approach to distribute the questionnaire. The sampling techniques are judgmental, stratified random, and convenience sampling. Before the data collection, the Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) and pilot test (n=50) of Cronbach’s Alpha were confirmed. The data analysis was implanted by confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate factor loadings, validities, and reliabilities. Furthermore, structural equation modeling was used to test a significant relationship and hypotheses. Results: All hypotheses are supported. Perceived ease of use has a significant impact on perceived usefulness and satisfaction. Perceived usefulness strongly impacts satisfaction, followed by behavioral intention. System quality significantly impacts satisfaction. In addition, behavioral intention is significantly impacted by trust, attitude, and satisfaction. Conclusion: The use of graduation management systems in colleges and universities in China provided a more effective development theory and foundation for the system developers to improve and upgrade the graduation management system
Factors Influencing Undergraduate Students’ Satisfaction Towards Online Learning in Chongqing, China
Get PDFPurpose: With the rapid development of information technology, online teaching has gradually become an essential national education, and online instruction in universities has also been raised to a strategic height. However, there are still many areas for improvement in the extensive application of online teaching in colleges and universities. This study aims to assess the factors influencing student satisfaction, including self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, ease of use, information quality, service quality, and system quality. Research design, data, and methodology: Quantitative research is conducted by distributing questionnaire to 500 undergraduate students from Southwest University of Chongqing, China, as a sample and discusses the above factors to verify the hypothesis. This paper uses a five-point Likert scale to measure items. The Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) and pilot test (n=50) of Cronbach’s Alpha were validated before the data collection. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) are the main statistical methods. Results: Self-Efficacy has a significant influence on perceived usefulness. Satisfaction is significantly influenced by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, information quality, service quality, and system quality. Conclusions: The results can provide help for the management of the online education system in schools to understand the student behavior and their satisfaction with online learning
Exploring Determinants of Generation Y Consumers’ Behavioral Intention and Use Behavior of Mobile Payment in China
Get PDFPurpose: With one billion active users in China, mobile payments have transformed the way financial services are delivere, Thus, this paper aims to examine the factors that influence the mobile payment behavior of Chinese Generation Y consumers, focusing on their intention and use behavior. The research framework considers social influence, perceived value, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, and user behavior and explores their causal relationships. Research design, data, and methodology: This study employed a quantitative research method and surveyed 500 Chinese Generation Y consumers using purposive, quota and convenience sampling. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were employed for data analysis and model fit, reliability, and construct validity. Results: The findings indicate that the behavioral intention of Chinese Generation Y consumers has the greatest impact on their mobile payment use behavior. Additionally, social influence, perceived value, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and perceived risk significantly affect behavioral intention. Moreover, perceived ease of use significantly affects behavioral intention through perceived usefulness. Conclusions: This study successfully tested seven hypotheses and suggested that mobile payment platforms utilize the research framework to measure and improve Chinese Generation Y consumers' behavioral intention and use behavior
Factors Impacting Online Consumers’ Attitude and Purchase Intention Via Online Shopping Platforms in China
Get PDFPurpose: From statistical data, 33.57 million Chinese people shopped online. Therefore, understanding the purchase intention of customers is crucial for all businesses. This research aims to investigate the determinants influencing Chinese online shoppers’ attitudes and purchase intention toward online shopping in China. The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) were used to build a conceptual framework. The variables contained in the conceptual framework are perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, trust, perceived risk, subjective norms, price, and purchase intention. Research design, data, and methodology: The target population and sample size are 476 online consumers between 18 to 30 years old in China. The validity and reliability are measured by Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) and Cronbach's Alpha. The sampling procedure comprises judgmental, stratified random, and convenience sampling. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were employed for data analysis. Results: Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use significantly impact on attitude. Attitude, subjective norms, and price significantly impact purchase intention. Trust and perceived risk have no significant impact on purchase intention. Conclusion: The findings imply that regarding online shopping operations, it is critical to consider the functionality of the website and the real online shopping experience
A Research on Customers’ Satisfaction and Loyalty Towards Internet Plus of Express Logistics in Chengdu, China
Get PDFPurpose: This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the satisfaction and loyalty of express logistics services in the context of "Internet Plus." Based on the literature review and questionnaire survey, the researcher conducted a quantitative survey based on the customers of courier companies as the research object. Research design, data, and methodology: A questionnaire survey was conducted with 500 respondents from Chengdu. The conceptual framework proposed a causal relationship between seven variables: service quality, perceived value, brand image, customer relationship management, trust, satisfaction, and loyalty. Structural equation modeling and validated factor analysis were used to analyze the data, including model fit, reliability, and validity of constructs. Results: The results show that service quality, perceived value, brand image, customer relationship management and trust have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Additionally, satisfaction and customer relationship management significantly affect customer loyalty of courier companies. Empirical studies have shown that service quality, perceived value, brand image, customer relationship management, and trust factors determine customer satisfaction to some extent and thus influence customer loyalty. Conclusions: It is recommended that management and human resource teams provide assessments to measure satisfaction and loyalty to express logistics services to improve logistics service level
What Drives Satisfaction and Continuance Intention to Use E-Learning? : A Case of Dance Academy Students in Chengdu, China
Get PDFThis study aims to explore the factors that significantly impact the e-learning satisfaction and continuance intention of dance academy students in Chengdu, China. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM), and Information Systems Success Model (ISSM) serve as the foundation for the conceptual framework in this study. The study explores the key constructs from previous studies to propose a conceptual framework, including service quality, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, confirmation, information quality, satisfaction, and continuance intention. The quantitative questionnaire was distributed to 476 undergraduate students in Dance Academy at Sichuan University. The sampling methods include judgmental, quota and convenience sampling. Additionally, this study used confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling as statistical analysis methods. The analysis showed that all six hypotheses were supported. Students will be more likely to use e-learning in the future if they are very satisfied with their online learning experience. The usefulness of e-learning is also significantly impacted by perceived ease of use, information quality and service quality.